Environment
The Colorado river is shrinking because of climate change
Drought and climate change have had serious impact on the Colarado river.
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Economy
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Global Issue
Industry
Economy
Key Issue
System Initiative
Water
Environment
25 tipping points pushing our oceans past the point of no return
From pollution to melting ice and collapsing ecosystems, these our issues threatening the future of our oceans.
Environment
Water, science, and a Kyrgyz village: what the world needs to learn about development
Science-based international development programmes can help address challenges, argue Anne-Marie Slaughter and Kate Himes.
Environment
The oceans are turning into the new Wild West. This is what needs to change
Marine conservation experts are calling for the adoption of a code of conduct for ocean conservation that takes into consideration local populations.
Environment
3 reasons to quench your fears about global water supplies
The good news is that most of the technology to conserve and replenish the planet’s dwindling freshwater supplies already exists.
Environment
India plans to install 75 million toilets by 2019, with a little help from Bill Gates
Bill Gates has applauded India on it's 'Clean India' initiative, as well as issuing a challenge to design safe, sustainable and affordable toilets.
Environment
This simple energy solution could improve the lives of millions of Africans – for less than $2 a day
Over a quarter of the world’s population has no access to reliable electricity.
Environment
Africa can lead the world in inclusive growth. Here's why
Africa will play a key role in meeting the world's biggest challenges, whether it's reviving an ageing global population with its young people or widening access to clean water.
Environment
This desert recyles fog and dew
The ocean isn’t the sole source of life-sustaining fog and dew for the Namib Desert’s plants and animals, report researchers.
Environment
How Africa can cope with increasing demands for water
Exploring how Africa can respond to increasing water demmands.
Environment
Wastewater isn't a burden, it's a valuable resource
Wastewater from households, industries and agriculture should not be seen as a problem but a valuable resource.
Environment
How do we prevent today's water crisis becoming tomorrow's catastrophe?
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” In these lines, Samuel Taylor Coleridge made a prescient point: while seawater is plentiful, people can survive only with fresh water. Th...
Environment
I’m running 40 marathons in 40 days, along 6 rivers, on 6 continents - here's why
By 2030, demand for water will outstrip supply by 40%, a looming crisis that has inspired one woman to undertake an epic, 1,049 mile journey on foot.
Environment
Could these 3 machines help end the global water crisis?
Could these machines solve the global water crisis?
Human Rights
The world's major famines from the last century
As UNICEF flags the risks faced by children in four countries, a look back at famines over the last 100 years.